Oluwatosin Alabi

KEY POINTS Rwandan President Paul Kagame has appointed Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva as the new prime minister, replacing Edouard Ngirente. Nsengiyumva, a central bank official with a PhD in economics, was …

KEY POINTS Nigerian troops killed Boko Haram commander Ibn Khalid and 17 other terrorists in Borno and Adamawa States. Military recovered weapons, ammunition, and a terrorist camcorder; injured militants fled …

KEY POINTS South Africa’s inflation rose slightly to 3.0% in June, staying within the central bank’s target range and prompting speculation of further rate cuts. Analysts argue that the current …

KEY POINTS Nigeria secured 90 terrorism-related convictions out of over 730 prosecuted cases, marking significant progress in counterterrorism efforts. The country is preparing for a crucial FATF on-site evaluation as …

KEY POINTS The African Development Bank has approved a $116.4 million loan to Morocco for climate-resilient, sustainable farming. The funding prioritizes women and youth, aiming to increase food security and …

KEY POINTS DR Congo and M23 rebels signed a ceasefire in Doha to halt violence in the conflict-ridden east, following earlier failed attempts. The deal demands M23’s withdrawal from occupied …

KEY POINTS France has officially handed over its last military bases in Senegal, ending a 65-year presence. President Faye emphasized Senegal’s sovereignty and called for an equal partnership with France. …

KEY POINTS At least five people were killed in a night attack by ADF rebels in Katerrain, North Kivu. The attackers disguised themselves as local militia and used machetes during …

KEY POINTS Former President Buhari died at 82 in a London hospital and will be buried in Daura. Tributes praise his integrity, while critics cite economic hardship and disunity under …

KEY POINTS The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at 82 in a London clinic on July 14, has arrived in Nigeria. A delegation led by Vice President …